Round 2 recap: Kawhi bounces the Sixers; the champs fight on

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks blitzed past the Boston Celtics, the Golden State Warriors fought through the Houston Rockets once again and Kawhi Leonard gave us one of the most thrilling buzzer beaters in playoff history. Relive a wild conference semifinals.

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(1) Golden State Warriors defeat (4) Houston Rockets, 4-2

• The Warriors really wanted this moment in Houston


• 'Never underestimate the heart of a champion': NBA players react to Curry's huge half


• While Harden's goals evolve, his results remain frustratingly stagnant


• Next moves for the Rockets: How Houston keeps contending


• Kevin Durant was unstoppable -- so how do the Warriors replace him?

(3) Portland Trail Blazersdefeat (2) Denver Nuggets, 4-3

• Why this version of CJ McCollum can be a difference-maker in the Western Conference finals



• Blazers ride McCollum's 37 to 1st WCF since 2000


• Jokic blames himself for Nuggets' Game 7 loss


• What happens after the shot heard round the world? Damian Lillard knows well


• Next moves for the Nuggets: How can Denver rise?

(1) Milwaukee Bucks defeat (4) Boston Celtics, 4-1

(2) Toronto Raptorsdefeat (3) Philadelphia 76ers, 4-3

• Kawhi Leonard's series-ending buzzer-beater sends NBA Twitter into a frenzy


• How will the Sixers handle this crucial 2019 free agency?


• Can the Sixers win big with Ben Simmons?


• What drives Kyle Lowry's unexplainable basketball genius?


• Whatever it takes: Joel Embiid's quest for greatness